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anna_hepworth's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A little surprised that something this short was published on its own. Dark and nasty in a number of ways; fascinating world building, strong characterisation, beautiful writing
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Self harm
Moderate: Rape, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Parts of the story could be read as an abusive controlling relationship, but there isn’t anything explicitcallmekt's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Read this in one sitting during my lunch. Featuring a narrator that doesn't get over a childhood crush on another girl. There is a sexual violence arc featuring some school bullies at the beginning. Like every instance of sexual violence in a story written by a straight white man, my biggest question is "Was this really necessary?" The usual answer applies here too: no.
Some people like these sorts of explorations of character. I am not some people.
Some people like these sorts of explorations of character. I am not some people.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Grief
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